Month: May 2016

For us Indians, Bollywood is important. It’s essential to our overall existence. From religiously following our favourite film stars to copying their styles and moves – we agree that we take Bollywood very seriously. So why should it not be a part of the wedding celebrations? Sure, there’s lots of dancing on popular Bollywood numbers….

Place your hand across your heart when you answer this question: “Wasn’t your first ever crush a Bollywood heroine?”. And no, we won’t consider any of your class teacher as an answer. Yes, you grow up and start crushing on sportswomen, your college gal pals, neighbours, colleagues, etc. But the point is Bollywood divas have…

Being a bride is tough – we agree. In fact, it is really tough! You have to watch what you eat, follow a strict beauty regime and choose the right outfits for all your wedding functions. No wonder you turn into a bridezilla! But don’t worry – we don’t blame you for wanting everything to…

There are 196 countries in the world today. This means that there at least 196 marriage rituals followed across the globe. And we are not even counting the numerous states in those countries. In simple words, there are way too many marriage customs practiced in the world. And everyone celebrates weddings in their own way….

Getting married is not a joke. It is the most important decision you will ever make! Imagine: you are going to spend the rest of your life with a partner chosen by you (or your parents). On many levels, marriage is a scary thought. It is a big commitment indeed! But if you play your…

It is believed that marriages are made in heaven. And when the couple gets an opportunity to escape to a dream destination – well, that’s just an icing on the cake! All of us, at some point in our lives, have dreamt of having a “destination wedding” that is complete with its share of glitz…

Weddings are special but honeymoon even more so. After numerous wedding functions, religious reeti-riwaaz and photo sessions with a myriad of friends and family, heading for the honeymoon is a much-deserved break for the tired, newly-married couple. While Goa, Ooty and Manali in India are seen as favourite locales for a week filled with romance,…

A wedding cake is so more than a sugary and tasty treat for the guests. It can be a standalone design or a show-stopper just like in an art gallery – if you want it to be. Believe it or not, long gone are those days when to-be-married couples would opt for a simple 3-tier…

You are finally engaged! The wedding date has been set. You have started shopping for your wedding trousseau. Your parents have already started preparing a list of guests they want to invite for the marriage functions. Everyone’s really kicked at the moment. Everyone’s happy! But soon the stress steps in. Tensions arise among the family…